Chicago Marathon 2014 Offerings at Park Hyatt Chicago

Thousands of runners will gather at the start line this Sunday morning for the annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon event, spanning 26.2 miles of Chicago’s vast and diverse neighborhoods and scenic paths. We are absolutely delighted to host these extraordinary runners at Park Hyatt Chicago as they rest and unwind before and after the big race is finished, and can provide a variety of offerings tailored to each runner’s needs.

We also extend the utmost congratulations to our General Manager, Peter Roth, for inspiring us with his dedication to complete the Chicago Marathon, along with Team Hyatt Thrive, who has raised over $17,000 and counting for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Best of luck at the Marathon, we are so proud of each runner participating in this exemplary challenge!

 

NoMI Kitchen

As each runner knows, the meal before the race is pivotal to one’s energy levels when the race clock begins. Delight in our hand-cut tagliatelle pasta in NoMI Kitchen, sure to prove to be a delicious pre-race meal as well as effective in nutritional value and allowing for energy input for all 26.2 miles traversed during the Marathon.

NoMI Kitchen is open for lunch from 11:30am-2pm daily, with dinner hours from 5:30pm-10pm. To make a reservation, please contact NoMI Kitchen at (312) 239-4030.

 

NoMI Spa

Pop into NoMI Spa for a 15-minute Marathon Leg Refresher ($35 USD) to revitalize and pamper your tired legs and feet after your long run!  Let experts uplift your weary legs with a Revive & Citrus Aromatherapy blend treatment as you celebrate your distinguished personal record! Appointments will be available from October 13 – 16, 2014 and are based on availability. To reserve your treatment, please contact NoMI Spa at (312) 239-4200.

If you’re still in need of a hotel, we recommend you enjoy our Awaken at the Park Package, which includes a delectable breakfast and late checkout.

Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition: Finale

Congratulations, Chef Meg! We just had to blog about a spoiler alert, as the entire team at Park Hyatt Chicago and NoMI Restaurant are so proud to announce the “Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition’s” Winner is our own Chef Meg Galus.

Watch the FINAL episode of Season Three of the Emmy-award-winning Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition is now live! Episode four, titled “Who Will Win” follows the four incredible pastry chefs as the winner is announced at the awards reception which took place at Grace restaurant in Chicago.

Easter Brunch at NoMI Kitchen

 

Celebrate the Easter holiday with the people you love while also appeasing your palate with high-quality flavors and ingredient-driven dishes at NoMI. When gathering together for the holidays, it is only natural to take time to indulge, and Executive Chef Ryan LaRoche’s Easter menu will allow guests to do just that. The specially selected holiday menu will offer the opportunity to sample from five lavish chef stations—from the ocean, cold table, stove, cave and finally, a dessert table—in addition to a sumptuous selection of a la carte offerings.

Easter is not only about the cuisine on your plate, but more importantly about the company at your table, which is why NoMI has organized an array of holiday-inspired activities for both the young, and the young at heart. In true Easter tradition, a quest for the “lucky egg” will allow each child to select an egg rested on a bed of wheatgrass appearing like a mini garden, to reveal a hidden treat inside. All prizes are sure to be rewarding, with each egg containing sweet treats created by NoMI Kitchen’s Executive Pastry Chef Meg Galus. However, two lucky gatherers will find that their eggs will reveal an especially suite surprise—the Family Celebration Suite Package. This includes a night’s stay in a premier suite with adjoining room for children, family-friendly arrival amenities, an exclusive behind the scenes visit with Chef Galus to concoct a tasty make-your-own milkshake and four tickets to the Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier!

The sugar rush will not end with a hunt for the lucky egg. Chef Galus knows that the only creation that beats an egg filled with sweets is an egg that is constructed entirely of sweets! It is especially important that all guests save a little room after their meal, as Chef will be serving up a delicate chocolate egg that opens to a filling of soft serve ice cream. Let imaginations run wild as a toppings bar will allow all to create personalized dessert art by dressing up your ice cream with a variety of fun and tasty toppings!

For reservations, please call +1 312 239 4030. Easter at NoMI Kitchen will be on Sunday, April 20, from 10am-5pm, and pricing is at $125 per person. Exclusive, custom dining experiences are available for parties of twelve and above.

Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition: Episode 3

 

The third episode of Season Three of the Emmy-award-winning Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition is now live! Episode three, titled “Signature Plated Desserts” challenges each chef, including Pastry Chef Meg Galus to create a signature dish, which is then judged by celebrity judges (Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour, Chef Curtis Duffy, Will Goldfarb). Watch now to find out who wins and stay tuned to our blog, as the next episode premieres next month.

Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition: Episode 2

The second episode of Season Three of the Emmy-award-winning Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition is now live! Episode two, “Mystery Casting Challenge” premiered last night at midnight. Pastry Chef Meg Galus and three other top pastry chefs challenge consisted of designing a dessert in a four-inch sphere mold with 90% of the dessert consisting only of a single cast, and 10% supporting ingredients based on the plate.

Watch the video to see Chef Meg create an incredible chocolate dessert alongside other chefs and find out what the celebrity judges (Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour, Chef Curtis Duffy, Will Goldfarb) have to say about each dessert.

Stay tuned to our blog, as the next episode premieres on March 17, 2014.

Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition

Season three of the Emmy award-winning Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition features four Chef finalists chosen from pastry chef submissions throughout the globe battling head to head to at The Chicago School of Mold Making Creative Center, all captured in a webisode series.

We are thrilled to announce that Chef Meg Galus was  selected to compete as finalist alongside several talented pastry chefs from across the globe. This year’s celebrity judges are Pastry Chef Antoinio Bachour from St. Regis Bal Harbour in Miami, Curtis Duffy from  Grace in Chicago, and avant garde globe-trotter Will Goldfarb representing Ku De Ta in Bali.

Each webisode series will be released once a month, stay tuned to watch Chef Meg accept each week’s challenge and watch each chef creatively broadcast their creations. The next webisode premieres on February 17, 2014.

NoMI’s Winter Whiskey Series

NoMI Lounge and Kitchen have created an exceptional series of Whiskey events this December, each of which provides a unique experience. Browse each dinner series below to select the perfect evening to spend with friends this winter.

Glenmorangie Tasting Dinner:

Thursday, December 12 at 6:30 pm 

Join us in NoMI lounge for a five course tasting menu paired with five unique marks of Glenmorangie Scotch. NoMI Executive Chef Ryan LaRoche and Glenmorange brand ambassador Matt Ochse will guide you through each pairing.

Featured Whiskys:

• Glenmorangie ‘ The Origional’
• Glenmorangie ‘Lasanta’
• Glenmorangie ‘Quinta Ruban’
• Glenmorangie ‘Nectar D’Or’
• Glenmorangie ‘Signet’

Price: $100.00 Per Person Plus Tax & Gratuity

American Whiskey Experience with Elijah Craig

Saturday, December 14 at 8:00 pm

NoMI Lounge hosts a guided tasting of American Whiskeys and Bourbon accompanied by small bites from NoMI Kitchen.

Featured Whiskeys: 

• Berheim ‘Straight Wheat Whiskey’
• Larceny ‘Kentucky Straight Bourbon’
• Parkers Heritage ‘7th Edition’
• Elijah Craig ’12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon’
• Elijah Craig ’21 Year Old Single Barrel’

Price: $60.00 Per Person Plus Tax & Gratuity

The Legacy Of Pappy Van Winkle

Friday, December 20 at 7:30PM

Experience a guided tasting of the legendary Pappy Van Winkle and Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon while enjoying courses created by NoMI Chef De Cuisine Sean Pharr.

Featured Whiskeys

• Old Rip Van Winkle ’10 Year Old’
• Old Rip Van Winkle ’12 Year Old’
• Pappy Van Winkle ’15 Year Old’
• Pappy Van Winkle ’20 Year Old’
• Pappy Van Winkle ’23 Year Old’

$150.00 Per Person Plus Tax and Gratuity

For reservations at NoMI, call (312) 239 – 4030. 

Exceptional Savings at Park Hyatt Chicago

With Cyber Monday just around the corner, Park Hyatt Chicago is spreading holiday cheer with an incredible offer available now through December 2, 2013. Enjoy 25% savings when you stay with us this December 16 through March 16, 2014 and make the most of your next visit to Chicago.

As your designated home-away-from-home this winter, stay with us over the holidays and enjoy a variety of delectable feasts in NoMI Lounge and Kitchen, including:

• Park Chocolate Bar: Satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of indulgent toppings
• The Styleliner Holiday Igloo: Offers unique accessories, such as signature jewelry, bags, and scarves from Paris, London, Barcelona, Kenya & other parts of the world
• Christmas Day Brunch: Enjoy an amazing holiday brunch with friends & family
• New Year’s Eve: Welcome 2014 with an indulgent four-course menu

If you’re searching for family activities, we invite you to browse our winter calendar of events featuring top Chicago activities and attractions available this season.

We look forward to seeing you this holiday season!